Savory and Sweet Shrubs: Tart Mixers for Delicious Cocktails and Mocktails

A long-awaited new book from the original shrubs aficionado—recipes for the vintage mixer made modern with zesty herbs and spices

Michael Dietsch took the mixology community by storm with Shrubs, the definitive guide to making and using the vinegar-based drink mixer. In this companion collection, he expands on the concoction’s versatility by embracing the fresh flavours of herbs and spices. From mint, sage, nutmeg and peppercorn to rose hip, vanilla, and green and black teas, readers will love experimenting with infusions like Cilantro Lime Jalapeño, Passion Fruit Basil and Guava Vanilla Honey. Dietsch provides recipes for 50 shrubs as well as dozens of cocktails, mocktails and craft sodas that feature them. Readers will fall in love with refreshments like Gin Cocktail with Pomegranate, Grapefruit and Ginger and Strawberry Habanero Spring Cocktail. Complete with full-colour photography, Savory and Sweet Shrubs is a must-have addition to every bar bookshelf.

About the Author

Michael Dietsch is a writer, editor, and accidental bartender. He is a contributor at Serious Eats, and writes about spirits and cocktails at the website A Dash of Bitters. The author of Shrubs and Whiskey, he lives in Reston, Virginia, with his family.